What You'll Learn
You will learn how to set up a **PLC-5** and **SLC 500** from scratch, including how to configure physical inputs and outputs on both platforms. The course covers the ladder logic programming rules specific to PLC-5 and SLC 500 systems, giving you a solid understanding of how they work. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to complete and implement a full project, taking it all the way through to commissioning with confidence.
This Course Includes
3 hours on-demand video
Access on mobile and TV
14 downloadable resources
Certificate of completion
Description of this Course
This course covers PLC-5 and SLC-500 PLC Systems Basics and is intended for users who are still using maintaining or supporting these systems in their operations. Although these systems have been around for many years they are still widely used and maintained and many users continue to rely on them.
My name is Jeff Sharman and I will be your instructor during this training. I have many years of practical experience in PLCs instrumentation and control systems as well as delivering training both face to face and online. I have travelled extensively throughout Africa and the Middle East in both training and client support roles. I also hold a SAQA Further Education and Training Certificate in Measurement Control and Instrumentation which is recognised internationally.
The course begins with a general introduction to PLC-5 and SLC-500 systems and the key concepts that will be covered.
Course Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However it will be beneficial if you are:
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Computer literate
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Familiar with basic electrical terminology
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Familiar with basic instrumentation terminology
Topics Covered
During this course I will cover the following topics:
- Identifying hardware components in PLC-5 and SLC-500 systems
- Setting up communications
- Understanding the software system
- Addressing in both systems
- Ladder programming fundamentals and rules
- Programming bit instructions
- Programming timers and counters
- Understanding program flow
This list provides an overview only and additional topics are covered during the course.
The course consists mainly of video tutorials where I explain the different aspects of PLC-5 and SLC-500 systems and demonstrate how they are used in practice.
There are quizzes after each section to help reinforce learning and build confidence.
Once you have completed the course you will receive a certificate of completion.
The more you understand these systems the more confident you will become when working with them in real installations.
If you are serious about understanding and maintaining PLC-5 and SLC-500 systems then this course is for you.
Who Should Take This Course
- This course, PLC 5 and SLC 500 Training. The Basics is designed for anyone already in the PLC and Instrumentation field, and wishes to learn PLC’s right from the early days. Maybe they are being used in your operation even though they have been around a long time.
- For anyone who just wishes to enhance their knowledge.
- Instrument mechanics and technicians, Electrical technicians, Engineering personnel, Trainee personnel in the electrical and instrumentation fields, Software and Networking specialists
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